Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Sanibel's conditions — one of the most consistently hot and humid climates in the continental U.S., with a wet summer season and a milder, drier winter — create exactly that. Slab-on-grade concrete-block homes dominate, built to hurricane code, with minimal need for winter-focused design. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
We start with a full inspection of the foundation, crawl space, and any wood-to-soil contact points, looking for mud tubes, damaged wood, or swarmer activity. Treatment options include soil treatment around the foundation perimeter or bait-station monitoring systems that intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure. Every job includes a wood-destroying-insect inspection report.